Magistrates Should Record Statements Of Juveniles Through Video Conferencing, Requirement Of Taking The Child Outside Juvenile Home Should Be Avoided: Delhi HC [Read Order]

In light of COVID19 pandemic, the Delhi High Court has directed that the the statements under section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code of 'children in need of care and protection' shall be recorded by the Magistrate through video conferencing, or by visiting the Childcare Institute where such children are housed. The Division Bench of Justice DN Patel and Justice Prateek Jalan...